How far is Lubbock, TX from Royse City, TX?
The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Royse City, TX is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Texas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Royse City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Royse City.
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Start on 19th Street
10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street
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Turn left onto Avenue Q
2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q
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Continue on Slaton Road
4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road
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Continue on East Highway 84
6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway
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Continue on East Highway 84
20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84
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Continue on North US Highway 84
1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto Ralls Road
1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road
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Turn straight onto North Avenue F
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F
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At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84
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Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 3 hr 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway
15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway
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Continue on Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway
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Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway
23.5 mi · 26 min · East R L Thornton Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City
1309 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto West Interstate 30
1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
2321 ft · 48 sec · South Elm Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Royse City.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 20 East
Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene
183 mi · 03h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royse City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Royse City?
The road trip is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Lubbock and 188.6 miles from Royse City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.26 one way or $100.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royse City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Royse City. Straight-line distance: 321.68 mi (517.69 km).
#1 Lubbock
The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.
| Population | 262,611 |
| Coordinates | 33.5778600, -101.8551700 |
| Altitude | 976 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Royse City
City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States
| Population | 14,702 |
| Coordinates | 32.9751200, -96.3324800 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Royse City (-96.33248, 32.97512)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 606 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 12h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 09h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 07h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 06h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.78 | $50.26 | $100.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $56.55 | $113.10 |
| Premium | $4.59 | $61.06 | $122.12 |
| Diesel | $3.99 | $53.11 | $106.21 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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